Select your garment steamer
You can find the product name on the box of your garment steamer
It is very easy to find the name of your garment steamer. Just check the product box, it is written there such as StyleTouch Pure, EasyTouch Plus, Steam & Go etc.
Why descale a garment steamer?
Over time, garment steamers can build up scale. The harder the water in your area, the faster scale impurities develop and solidify, if not cleaned away. Regular descaling prevents problems such as white/brown stains on your clothes, brown water and leaking. Cleaning your garment steamer regularly keeps steam output at its highest and extends the lifetime of your garment steamers. Learn how to descale your garment steamer with the different cleaning options below.
How to clean your garment steamers
Auto De-calc function
ProTouch (GC610, GC612) | ProTouch 2-in-1 (GC617, GC618)
Your garment steamer automatically descales thanks to innovative PureSteam technology, so you don't have to do anything or take any precautions. Just go ahead and steam as much as you like with ordinary tap water.
How to use the Auto De-calc function
Quick Calc Release function
StyleTouch Pure (GC440, GC442) | 8000 Series (GC800, GC801, GC810)
With regular use, your garment steamer should be emptied of scale approximately once a month — and more frequently if the water in your area is very hard.
Important: Do not put water, vinegar, descaling agents or other chemicals into the garment steamer.
How to Use Quick Calc Release function on Philips Garment Steamers
Easy Rinse Off Scale function
7000 Series (GC7020, GC7030, GC7050)
With regular use, your garment steamer should be emptied of scale approximately once a month — and more frequently if the water in your area is very hard.
Important: Do not put water, vinegar, descaling agents or other chemicals into the garment steamer.
Basic Rinse function
DailyTouch (GC502, GC503, GC504, GC506)
How to Basic Rinse Philips Garment Steamers
Easy Rinse de-calc function
EasyTouch (GC48x, GC499, GC50x), EasyTouch Plus (GC51x & GC52x), ComfortTouch (GC55x), ComfortTouch Plus (GC558), ComfortTouch Advanced (GC57x)
How to use Easy Rinse De-Calc function
Auto Clean function
CompactTouch (GC410, GC420, GC430)
With regular use, your garment steamer should be descaled every 2 weeks.
How to Use Auto Clean function
Frequently Asked Questions about Philips Garment Steamers
- Should I use demineralized or ironing water to prevent limestone in my garment steamer?
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Using the right type of water will help prolong your Philips garment steamer’s lifespan. Your Philips garment steamer has been designed to be used with tap water. However, if you live in an area with hard water, fast scale build-up may occur
We recommend using distilled or demineralized water (50% demineralised water mixed with tap water could be used too) for all Philips garment steamers: it prevents limestone build up in the appliance.
Please never use ironing or perfumed water, water from the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals as they may cause water spitting, brown staining or damage to your garment steamer.
To perfume your clothes, we recommend you choosing one of the following options:
- Using perfumed washing softener
- Using essential oils (aromas) during washing
- Spritzing perfumed water after ironing or steaming
I’m not sure what garment steamer model I have and which descaling routine should i use.
When you are not sure what descaling routine you should use, you can always find the correct instructions in the user manual. Please keep in mind that not all garment steamers have a descaling function.
If you do not have the user manual anymore, please try to find your appliance model number on your steamer (should look like GCXXX). Knowing this number, you can find all the product information on the Philips website. If you have any questions, please always feel free to contact Philips Consumer Care
- I’m not sure what garment steamer model I have and which descaling routine should I use
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When you are not sure what descaling routine you should use, you can always find the correct instructions in the user manual. Please keep in mind that not all garment steamers have a descaling function.
If you do not have the user manual anymore, please try to find your appliance model number on your steamer (should look like GCXXX). Knowing this number, you can find all the product information on the Philips website. If you have any questions, please always feel free to contact Philips Consumer Care
Contact us
For any questions or queries about your Philips Garment Care products
Call us: 1300 363 391 Mondays to Saturdays: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm EST
Our Consumer Care team is always here to support and help you.
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